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Fears BrunswickvsGrand Seiko SBGA293

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
SBGA29340.2mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
SBGA29372h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
SBGA293100m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
SBGA293$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9R65
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$5,200

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

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